Tŷ Gwyrddfai – Decarbonisation Hub
The first decarbonisation hub of its kind is being established in Penygroes.
The development, called Tŷ Gwyrddfai is a collaborative project between Adra, Busnes@LlandrilloMenai and Bangor University and will transform the industrial site into a decarbonisation hub that will ensure that north west Wales will be at the forefront of the decarbonisation agenda, working with communities and businesses to retrofit homes over the next 10 years
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The site’s history
From this site Northwood Hygiene Products operated a hygiene materials manufacturing company, employing up to 100 workers. The site closed in October 2020.
After discussions with Welcome Furniture, this site was leased by Adra, with the intention of creating a training centre for displaying and installing products that would be part of the process of decarbonising homes owned by Adra.
The site also includes the Travis Perkins depot which provides Adra and its contractors with equipment for the repair and refurbishment of existing housing stock and the construction of new housing.
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The name
The name Gwyrddfai is a play on the words Gwyrdd and Gwyrfai.
The “gwyrdd” translates to green which is a significant symbol for the environment and conveys what Adra and partners are hoping to achieve through decarbonisation. “Tŷ” translates to house and is at Adra’s core and roots as a company and housing provider.
A shortlist of names were presented to pupils at Ysgol Dyffryn Nantlle, Penygroes from staff at Adra.
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The benefits
In the longer term, the development will lead to a more qualified and skilled workforce, which will support the local construction sector and ensure that any value generated through decarbonisation and related capital investment will be retained locally.
It will also contribute towards reducing carbon emissions in our homes, which in turn will reduce the impact of increasing fuel and energy costs by making our homes more energy efficient and improve the quality of life for our tenants.
There is genuine excitement among the partners and in the region about this project and the social value and positive difference it can achieve to local communities and the local economy.
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Events
Date Event Booking link Organizer Where? 23/10/2024 Award in energy efficiency for older and traditional buildings Email – cist@gllm.ac.uk GLLM CIST – Llangefni 30/10/2024 PASMA- Working at heights Email – cist@gllm.ac.uk GLLM CIST – Llangefni/ Tŷ Gwyrddfai 30/10/2024 PASMA- Tower for users Email – cist@gllm.ac.uk GLLM CIST- Llangefni/ Tŷ Gwyrddfai 04/11/2024 Tender Training – Procurement Email – info@tygwyrddfai.cymru Tendra Tŷ Gwyrddfai 05/11/2024 Tender Training – Social Values Email – info@tygwyrddfai.cymru Tendra Tŷ Gwyrddfai 06/11/2024 Tender Training – Accreditations Email – info@tygwyrddfai.cymru Tendra Tŷ Gwyrddfai 06/11/2024 Understand the requirements for the installation of electric vehicle charging points https://www.gllm.ac.uk/courses/eal-ev3-01-understand-the-requirements-for-the-installation-of-electric-vehicle-charging-points GLLM Tŷ Gwyrddfai 07/11/2024 Tender Training – Health and Safety Email – info@tygwyrddfai.cymru Tendra Tŷ Gwyrddfai 07/11/2024 EAL 18TH edition- amendment two https://www.gllm.ac.uk/courses/electrical-installation-requirements-for-bs76712008-18th-edition-level-3-diploma-remote-online-tutor-led-or-classroom-based-dependant-on-campus GLLM Tŷ Gwyrddfai 07/11/2024 Installation and testing photovoltaics certificate Email – cist@gllm.ac.uk GLLM CIST- Llangefni 08/11/2024 Tender Training – How to Price a Job Email – info@tygwyrddfai.cymru Tendra Tŷ Gwyrddfai 08/11/2024 MCS Information Session MCS Event Ty Gwyrddfai CIST Tŷ Gwyrddfai 26/11/2024 pasma- working at heights Email – cist@gllm.ac.uk GLLM CIST – Llangefni/ Tŷ Gwyrddfai 06/11/2024 PASMA- tower for users Email – cist@gllm.ac.uk GLLM CIST – Llangefni/ Tŷ Gwyrddfai 02/12/2024 Tender Training – Procurement Email – info@tygwyrddfai.cymru Tendra Tŷ Gwyrddfai 02/12/2024 Electrical energy storage system Email – cist@gllm.ac.uk GLLM CIST – Llangefni 03/12/2024 Tender Training – Social Values Email – info@tygwyrddfai.cymru Tendra Tŷ Gwyrddfai 04/12/2024 Tender Training – Accreditations Email – info@tygwyrddfai.cymru Tendra Tŷ Gwyrddfai 05/12/2024 Tender Training – Health and Safety Email – info@tygwyrddfai.cymru Tendra Tŷ Gwyrddfai 06/12/2024 Tender Training – How to Price a Job Email – info@tygwyrddfai.cymru Tendra Tŷ Gwyrddfai 17/12/2024 PASMA- Working at heights Email – cist@gllm.ac.uk GLLM CIST – Llangefni/ Tŷ Gwyrddfai 17/12/2024 PASMA- Tower for users Email – cist@gllm.ac.uk GLLM CIST – Llangefni/ Tŷ Gwyrddfai 18/12/2024 Award in energy efficiency for older and traditional buildings Email – cist@gllm.ac.uk GLLM CIST – Llangefni TBC NEBOSH Certificate in environmental management Email – cist@gllm.ac.uk GLLM To be confirmed TBC NEBOSH Environmental awareness at work Email – cist@gllm.ac.uk GLLM Online On request NEBOSH diploma in environmental management Email – cist@gllm.ac.uk GLLM Online On request L3 award- installation inspection, testing, certification and reporting Email – cist@gllm.ac.uk GLLM To be confirmed TBC Domestic heat pump systems Email – cist@gllm.ac.uk GLLM CIST – Llangefni TBC Domestic solar hot water heating systems Email – cist@gllm.ac.uk GLLM CIST – Llangefni TBC Water Regulations Email – cist@gllm.ac.uk GLLM CIST – Llangefni TBC energy efficiency- assessment only Email – cist@gllm.ac.uk GLLM CIST – Llangefni TBC Unvented hot water Email – cist@gllm.ac.uk GLLM CIST – Llangefni TBC Certificate in surveying and calculation of building heat loss Email – cist@gllm.ac.uk GLLM Tŷ Gwyrddfai TBC Domestic ventilation Email – cist@gllm.ac.uk GLLM CIST – Llangefni TBC Award in understanding the electrical obligations of heat pump installation Email – cist@gllm.ac.uk GLLM To be confirmed TBC Award in introduction to domestic retrofit Email – cist@gllm.ac.uk GLLM To be confirmed TBC Certificate for retrofit assessors Email – cist@gllm.ac.uk GLLM To be confirmed
Working in Partnership
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Adra Tai Cyf
Tŷ Gwyrddfai already accommodates the head office for Adra’s in-house contractor which employs over 150 staff. Travis Perkins have also set up a depot on site to provide us and our contractors with materials and supplies.
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The Centre for Infrastructure, Skills, and Technology (CIST), Busnes@LlandrilloMenai
Busnes@LlandrilloMenai’s Centre for Infrastructure, Skills and Technology (CIST) manages the specialist on-site training pods at Tŷ Gwyrddfai. CIST delivers bespoke and tailored decarbonisation training packages as well as training programmes for the construction sector, especially in areas such as exterior wall insulation, installation and servicing of solar panels, air source heat pumps, battery storage and retrofit. Apprenticeship programmes are also delivered by Busnes@LlandrilloMenai.
Hyfforddiant Net Sero Training Gwynedd delivers sector leading training in decarbonisation, renewable energy, and retrofitting skills from Tŷ Gwyrddfai, Penygroes.
This specialist provision enables individuals and businesses to develop skills in the rapidly evolving area of decarbonising homes providing training in areas such as:
- Renewables
- Retrofit
- Energy Efficiency
- Decarbonisation
Busnes@LlandrilloMenai is the business arm of Grŵp Llandrillo Menai, that delivers professional, specialist and work-based training.
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Bangor University
Through the involvement of Bangor University, Tŷ Gwyrddfai will also promote innovation in new products, materials and technology to support decarbonisation and climate change adaptation and a research facility will be established to test and trial new technology and materials aligned to the decarbonisation agenda.
Facilities and Services
Why not host your next meeting at Tŷ Gwyrddfai?
With state-of-the-art facilities, free parking and a central location in Gwynedd, this is the ideal venue for your next corporate event.
We can accommodate:
- boardroom
- classroom
- theatre styles
As well as host conferences and exhibitions for up to 100 delegates.
Wifi is available and the ability to join meetings virtually.
We can also provide microphones, speakers and a platform to stand on.
If you have any questions on how we can meet your needs or would like to book, please complete this simple form and a team member will be in touch shortly.
Tŷ Gwyrddfai Video
Tŷ Gwyrddfai in the news
- An important visit to Tŷ Gwyrddfai, the UK’s first decarbonisation hub – Adra
- Welsh Government Minister Explores Innovative Decarbonisation Hub Ty Gwyrddfai – GreenEconomy.Wales
- Building progress at Wales’ first decarbonisation hub in Gwynedd | North Wales Chronicle
- Official name for Penygroes Decarbonisation site confirmed – Adra
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Bringing Tenants on the Decarbonisation Journey (greeneconomy.wales)
Funding
£736,000 of Welsh Government funding has been received through the Transforming Towns and Circular Economy programmes. A successful bid was also made through the UK Government’s through the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund that’s administered by Cyngor Gwynedd.